Summary:
Zip code 30575 (Talmo, Georgia) is home to one elementary school, North Jackson Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 with an enrollment of 517 students within the highly-rated Jackson County School District.
North Jackson Elementary School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating over the past three years, ranking in the 58th percentile statewide. The school's standout strengths include remarkably low chronic absenteeism at 8.1%—less than half the state average of 17.7%—and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 with per-student spending of $15,052. Despite 63% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school's 2025-2026 math scores are at or above state averages in all three grades tested (49.3% vs. 48.3% in 3rd, 49.5% vs. 50.1% in 4th, and 47.3% vs. 44.1% in 5th). The most encouraging trend is the dramatic 12.4-point improvement in 3rd grade math proficiency, jumping from 36.9% to 49.3% year-over-year, moving the school from below to above the state average.
However, there are areas of concern. The school experienced sharp declines in 5th grade subjects, with math proficiency dropping 8.5 points (55.8% to 47.3%) and science falling 14.1 points (51.6% to 37.5%), reversing previous outperformance of both district and state averages. In the most recent ELA data (2024-2025), 3rd and 4th grade scores lagged significantly behind state averages (25% and 35.6% respectively), though 5th grade ELA (50%) exceeded the district average. The school consistently trails its district in 3rd and 4th grade math by roughly 10-11 points. Current-year ELA results are pending release in December, which will provide a more complete picture. Overall, North Jackson Elementary School demonstrates strong operational foundations and competitive math performance despite demographic challenges, with targeted interventions showing promise for younger students.
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